• Name: Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Date of Birth: July 10, 1974
  • Place of Birth: Forest Gate, London, England
Mini-bio: Chiwetel Ejiofor is an award-winning British film and stage actor. Born to Nigerian parents of Igbo heritage, Ejiofor began acting in school plays at the age of 13 at Dulwich College. He made his film...( read more) debut in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad.

Ejiofor went on to become a prominent stage actor in London. He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama). His performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre (Cottesloe stage), and later at the Duchess Theatre, received the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer and a 2001 nomination for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award Best Supporting Actor. Ejiofor is also a Shakespearean stage actor, often taking the leading male roles in plays such as in Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. His role as Romeo was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2000. He will next appear on stage in The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre.




In film, Egiofor had his first leading role in the 2005 film Kinky Boots. His performance received Golden Globe and British Independent Film Award nominations. He was also nominated for the 2006 BAFTA Orange Rising Star award, which recognises emerging British film talent. Egiofor's performance in Tsunami: The Aftermath received a 2007 Golden Globe nomination for Best actor (mini-series or film made for TV).
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Replace this image with an actor photoChiwetel Ejiofor mini-bio: Chiwetel Ejiofor is an award-winning British film and stage actor. Born to Nigerian parents of Igbo heritage, Ejiofor began acting in school plays at the age of 13 at Dulwich College. He made his film debut in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad. Ejiofor went on to become a prominent stage actor in London. He was awarded the Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 2000 London Critics Circle Theatre Awards (Drama). His performance in Blue/Orange at the Royal National Theatre (Cottesloe stage), and later at the Duchess Theatre, received the 2000 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Outstanding Newcomer and a 2001 nomination for the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award Best Supporting Actor. Ejiofor is also a Shakespearean stage actor, often taking the leading male roles in plays such as in Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. His role as Romeo was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award in 2000. He will next appear on stage in The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre.

In film, Egiofor had his first leading role in the 2005 film Kinky Boots. His performance received Golden Globe and British Independent Film Award nominations. He was also nominated for the 2006 BAFTA Orange Rising Star award, which recognises emerging British film talent. Egiofor's performance in Tsunami: The Aftermath received a 2007 Golden Globe nomination for Best actor (mini-series or film made for TV).

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  • fsuggs
    For those of you unfamiliar with Mr. Ejiofor’s work, you might want to pay attention...

    This actor possesses that rare attribute of portraying individuals of cool, calm, sublime demeanor with explosive intensity boiling just beneath the surface. (i.e. Serenity and Redbelt).

    Excellent control in roles portraying adversary and hero, his superb execution of action sequences showing his martial arts prowess should not be overlooked - this individual is one who is well on his way to renowned stardom on the big screen.

    You would do well to follow the rise of Chiwetel Ejiofor so as to appreciate the journey all the more when he pushes the envelope of that perceived pinnacle.
    posted 123 days ago
  • BurningSpirit
    He has apparently been cast to play Torque in a film called "The Suffering" based on the video game ( my favourite ). I was first against it but after watching Redbelt today i really think he will do a good job.
    posted 224 days ago
  • josephokonkwo
    A very composed self-minded actor the history has ever produced.
    Dr. Okonkwo Joseph
    Poland
    posted 643 days ago
  • DanielleBlack
    This man has done a fine and varied body of work. I've never seen him do the same role twice...I like that a lot.
    posted 725 days ago
  • manahayes
    Here's a quiz about the movie Kinky Boots. If you enjoyed the movie, try the quiz.

    http://www.flixster.com/user/manahayes/quiz/kinky-boots?invitorId=527409804
    posted 930 days ago
  • louiselovell
    I like him , his a good English actor !
    posted 951 days ago
  • eyrbare
    I'm glad to see he has some fans besides me! Such a tremendous talent!
    posted 983 days ago

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